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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CAUSED BY OPERATING ROOM ERRORS
Guest Blog Post: Medical Malpractice Lawyers RI – d’OLIVEIRA & ASSOCIATES Surgical Errors Leading to Malpractice Data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics show that approximately 50% of medical malpractice lawsuits are against surgeons. Surgical errors occur when the...
Memorial Day Drivers Urged to be Cautious
Memorial Day weekend has traditionally been of the most dangerous weekends on Utah’s roads, and if the trends of this year continue, we may see more of the same. The Utah Department of Transportation reports there have already been 74 fatalities on Utah’s roads thus...
2 Payson Boys Struck by Vehicle While Cycling
Two brothers were struck by an SUV Thursday evening in Payson while riding a single bicycle together. One brother, 6 years old, was apparently riding on the back pegs while his older brother, 12, was pedaling. The pair attempted to turn left onto 930 West while riding...
Owners Sets Pit Bull on Wheelchaired Man in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City man is reported to be recovering from injuries recently sustained in a dog bite attack. Michael Burdett was involved in an incident in which the owner of a 60 pound pit bull mix, Aaron Thomas, purportedly commanded the animal to attack Burdett,...
TRAX Fatality in South Salt Lake
An accident occurred this morning in South Salt Lake when a northbound TRAX train struck a woman and inflicted fatal injuries. The accident occurred at 188 W 3900 S at the Meadowbrook station. The victim, who was said to be in her mid-20’s, was taken to the hospital...
Skimping on your UM/UIM Coverage is a Really Bad Idea
You are looking to get car insurance and your insurance agent asks you about UM/UIM coverage. Then you wonder what exactly is UM/UIM and why do I need it on my auto insurance policy. UM is uninsured motorist coverage and will provide benefits to car accident victims...
Understanding Drunk Driving Accident Lawsuits
Drunk drivers are serious hazards. Unfortunately, they're also unavoidable. Unless you plan on never driving at all, you're not likely to find it possible to avoid running across these drivers in some instances. You can rely on a car accident lawyer to help you if you...
It Doesn’t Take Much to Ruin Your Massachusetts Auto Accident Case
After a Massachusetts Car Crash In the moments after you have been involved in a car accident, you may find yourself in shock or even shaking. You may find it difficult staying calm and attempting to maintain your common sense, and, as a result, you might not know...
One Text Could Change Your Life
One of the greatest dangers facing us on our roadways today is distracted driving. Despite the enactment of laws in nearly every state to discourage and eliminate this unsafe practice, people continue to do it and as a result people continue to get hurt or die as a...
Hit-and-Run Accident Claims Pedestrian’s Life
A man was killed early Wednesday morning when he was struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk. The accident occurred at 500 S. Main in Salt Lake City when the man apparently was walking against the traffic light and was hit by a vehicle, throwing his body more than 60...